Last-Minute Holiday Gifts and Entertaining Ideas




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Summary: You may be well organized. But we bet you still have a few last-minute holiday errands left to do. And who doesn't?  That's why this last-minute Nest in Style podcast is just for you. Did you forget a gift for someone special? No problem. Teresa O'Connor and Jayme Jenkins share great last-minute gift ideas from gardeners, foodies and others. Throwing a last-minute party? Nest in Style can help there too. You'll hear fast and easy entertaining ideas. Plus, there are expert tips about wine, including suggestions that won't break the bank. More Holiday Resources * Ideas for Hosting a Holiday Dessert Party (http://www.ahamodernliving.com/blog/holiday-stuff/host-a-holiday-dessert-party/) on Jayme's aHa! Modern Living blog. * Seasonal Wisdom's Fun Facts about Christmas (http://www.seasonalwisdom.com/2010/12/fun-facts-about-christmas.html). * Seasonal Wisdom's Four Facts about Christmas You Probably Didn't Know (http://www.seasonalwisdom.com/2009/12/four-facts-about-christmas-you-probably.html). * Container Gardens Make Great Gifts (http://containergardening.about.com/od/containersyearround/ig/Container-Garden-Gifts/) by Kerry Michaels from About.com. * Steve from The Rainforest Garden (http://www.therainforestgarden.com/2010/11/tropical-gardening-books.html) blog, recommends books for tropical plant lovers. * Sunset Magazine's Best Wines of the West (http://www.sunset.com/food-wine/wine-pairings/wine-awards-00418000069795/) offer gift suggestions for any budget. * Cool garden shoes for mucky days and more from Teresa at GardenShoesOnline.com (http://blog.gardenshoesonline.com/index.php/great-gift-ideas-under-30-from-garden-shoes-online/). * Book ideas (http://www.gardeningbythebook.com/2010/12/five-favorite-books-from-2010-win-one.html) from Horticulture Magazine's book editor Kylee Baumle. * Mary Shipman, a NIS Facebook Fan, has great ideas for home baked goodies (http://oldentimes.wordpress.com/category/is-it-food-yet/) as gifts. Wine Labels Jayme Butchers on the Podcast * Washington Blends - Guardian Chalkline or Hestia Meritage * Tilia wines from Argentina * Portugese dry wines like Espiga * Segura Viudas Cava from Spain * Roederer Estate from California * A. Margaine Champagne Coming Soon: Stay tuned! Jayme and Teresa are planning exciting giveaways and great guest interviews in the new year. We're hitting the road in 2011 and speaking about gardening at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show (http://www.gardenshow.com/) in Seattle, as well as the Boston Flower & Garden (http://www.paragonexpo.com/index.php/BFS-General/boston-flower-a-garden-show.html) in New England.  Drop by and say hi!